Iran Air’s inaugural flight between Quetta and Zahedan took off successfully on Friday, marking a significant milestone in connectivity between Pakistan and Iran.
The Airbus A-319 arrived at Quetta International Airport at 09:15 pm and, after a two-hour stop, departed for Zahedan, the capital of Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, at 11:30 pm, carrying 75 passengers.
Initially, the flight will operate once a week, with the possibility of increasing frequency depending on passenger demand.
A ceremony was held at Quetta airport to commemorate the launch, attended by officials from the Iranian Consulate in Quetta, the business community, and representatives from the Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The event was attended by Quetta airport manager Waheed Shah, terminal manager Ismail Khoso, and the chief security officer of ASF.
In related news, last month, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced that Pakistani pilgrims would not be allowed to travel by road to Iran and Iraq for Arbaeen due to security concerns. This decision came after extensive consultations with various authorities, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Balochistan Government, and security agencies.
